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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1915
Page
2
The congress resolution aims to stop shipments to warships and supply vessels of all belligerents, with heavy penalties and presidential power to use forces. It follows charges that German liners in U S waters supplied coal to German cruisers, and reinforces strict neutrality in the present war.
The state department protests Obregon in Mexico City amid contradictory moves. He refused aid offered by an international relief committee while promising to lead troops to quell riots at the first sign of trouble. The relief effort has drawn strong foreign backing, with two banks pledging 25,000 pesos.
Frederick Haynes Newell director of the United States Reclamation is 53 today. He has served 27 years in federal service starting as hydraulic engineer and rose to chief engineer before becoming director. Born 1862 he studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked on mining and hydro projects in several states. He is a member of key commissions and wrote textbooks on irrigation. He married Effie J. Mackintosh of Milton Massachusetts and resides in Washington.
A large gathering of onion growers and sales agents in Laredo, led by Chamber of Commerce president C. F. Kenney, formed committees to develop a cooperative marketing plan for the coming season. The group discussed market conditions, funding for the campaign, and maintaining transparency with regular bulletins to growers. A separate session approved the Laredo Volunteer Fire Department’s hose racing program and its bid to host the 1916 State Firemen’s Association convention in Laredo, aiming to boost city prominence.
The Associated Press reports that drug victims surge into Chicago hospitals and private clinics as new laws cut off drug supplies, filling facilities across the city with addicted patients.
An official notice states that telephone number 715 will not be busy longer than fifteen seconds. If the line is busy, call again. you are promised a ten cent trip and to reach the line within fifteen seconds.
Foreigners in Mexico City plan protests against Obregon's decree requiring acceptance of Carranza money in exchange for goods. Reports from London and Dover note German submarine actions and naval developments as the wider conflict unfolds.
A Rome despatch reports the Russian Black Sea fleet moving toward the Bosphorus. Bucharest sources say the fleet passed Bergas, about 100 miles north of Constantinople. The claim is the ships will strike Constantinople’s back door as French and British forces assault the front. London notes March 5 say the Dardanelles attack continues but reports are unclear and no clear results emerge.
Snow blanketed portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas with 4 to 17 inches reported as heavy falls spread through the Central West and Southwest regions overnight. Associated Press Chicago Mar 6.
Austin Texas March 5 the bill permitting horse racing and mutuel betting was favorably reported to the house by Guy Ferguson a rural high school and seven other bills are also advanced and a land rent bill is expected to be signed Westbrook in the senate offered an amendment to the compulsory education bill aimed at compensating parents whose children are needed for the family's support
Madrid reports widespread hardship as the war drives up bread and meat prices. Workmen are idle with food riots reported in Cadiz Zaragoza Seville and other towns.
Bremen report says the cotton steamer Gulf Light from Galveston arrived with word that German submarines sank two British merchant ships in the English Channel. The sighting was noted by a local paper as of March 5.
A Montevallo Missouri seller, W. Sexson, endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to customers. The advertisement claims high customer satisfaction and frequent reorders and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
The Cotillion Club holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 this evening at Mrs John A Applewhite home. All members are urged to attend.
Angelina three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Alexter died suddenly this morning at home seven miles northeast of Laredo. The child was an invalid since birth and had been with her mother when she died. Remains were brought to Laredo for interment in the Catholic cemetery.
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as antiseptic and healing from the pine forests. It promises health benefits and urges readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents, noting its claim to relieve throat and head ailments.
In Mexico City a 200 man force under General Obregon attempting to outflank Zapatistas by entering the water mains to Nachimilco was flooded when the mains were turned on and all drowned. The action aimed to cut the Zapatista rear but failed, worsening city water shortages and health risks.
Secretary officials in Washington report that Garrison has ordered the army to investigate claims that American militia officers are serving with Canadian forces enlisted in foreign service. The inquiry seeks to determine desertion or misuse of allegiance amid ongoing tensions.
An unconfirmed report from London on March London says the sultan of Turkey has already fled from Constantinople according to sources.
London reports that after the blockade announcement several American ships loading at German ports have unloaded their cargoes.
Berlin reports show German artillery inflicting heavy British losses south of Ypres while repelling French attacks in Champagne north of Le Mesnil. French recapture positions north of Arras as German bombardment hits Rheims and Lomza evacuations unfold.
Funeral notices report the death of 68 year old Irene J Vda de Puig at her home in San Diego Texas on Tuesday March 2. She was a respected Duval county citizen and mother of A C Pulte and Dario Puig. Burial occurred in San Diego.
President Wilson has decided not to attend the San Francisco exposition this month due to the war. The decision removes the expected appearance by a U.S. leader than would symbolize support for the war effort at the event.
Festus Wade of St. Louis told the Western railroad hearing that banks charged off about 125 million dollars in the past year due to depreciation in railroad values.
Dallas Texas March 5 The railroad commission at a hearing on higher freight rates for Texas lines indicated it would distinguish between the railroads book value and the physical valuation used by the commission.
Hinton West Virginia March 5 forty four bodies have now been recovered from the mine where they were entombed by an explosion authorities said rescue teams continued efforts to reach remaining workers and assess the disaster scene
At the Pennsylvania Library Club and New Jersey Library Association meeting in Atlantic City on March 6 the highlight is a debate between women librarians over whether libraries push the public toward helplessness. Miss Corin Bacon leads the affirmative and Miss Agnes Van Valkenburgh the negative.
Washington discussion centers on railroad accounting under state rights. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear a request to allow railroads to keep state specific accounts. If granted, roads may subdivide accounts to align with state regulations without breaking federal rules.
Miss Refugio Trimble eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alejandro Trimble died at her home 1410 Itarbide street at two oclock yesterday afternoon after a long illness She was thirty two born and raised in Laredo Funeral services will be held from San Agustin church at four oclock this afternoon.
The Engel family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death of Adolph Eameel Jr. They especially thank Woodmen of the World Weas Lodge and Rev. Ww. H. Dunn for support and floral offerings.
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